Step into the whimsical world of Honey Creek and romp through the tangled web of fake dating, enemies-to-lovers antics, and irresistible chemistry of Step into the whimsical world of Honey Creek and romp through the tangled web of fake dating, enemies-to-lovers antics, and irresistible chemistry of the grumpy, brooding Alex, and the sunshiney, effervescent Yara, who will dazzle you with witty banters, charm, laugh-out-loud moments and just the right amount of sizzle, leaving you with a smile on your face and warmth in your heart.
The American Queen was as phenomenal as it was emotionally draining. An absolutely incredible, gut wrenching and awe inspiring book that had me sheddiThe American Queen was as phenomenal as it was emotionally draining. An absolutely incredible, gut wrenching and awe inspiring book that had me shedding tears one chapter and giggling the next. The narrator did a fantastic job with this one, with their stunning singing voice. I honestly don’t think I would’ve had the same experience actually reading this. This my first book by this author, and it definitely won’t be my last.
3.75 stars This was my first time reading this author and I really enjoyed the story…..as rushed and unrealistic as some of the plot twists may have be3.75 stars This was my first time reading this author and I really enjoyed the story…..as rushed and unrealistic as some of the plot twists may have been. I like the couple (Gwen and Atticus) and I’m really invested in their love journey so I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. ...more
This book took me on a rollercoaster ride of drama, secrets, love and mouth-watering dishes. I was hooked from the first page and couldn't put it downThis book took me on a rollercoaster ride of drama, secrets, love and mouth-watering dishes. I was hooked from the first page and couldn't put it down.
I loved Mae, she was so desperately trying to navigate the complex dynamics of her family while juggling her own need for boundaries or lack thereof. I think her struggle to assert herself amidst her family's chaos and secrets is what made her all too relatable.
I did not see the plot coming, but when it hit, it was like a delicious plot bombshell that added layers to an already captivating story.
I love this story. It left me with all the feels. I laughed, l cried, and l found myself wishing it didn't have to end. Truly, a testament to the power of storytelling when it's done right, and trust me, Shauna Robinson’s “Townsend Family Recipe for Disaster” does it right.
Thanks to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for the ARC!...more
I think I put this book on too high a pedestal, I did not get the buzz I expected. But did I love the story? Definitely YES! But I will read 4.5 stars
I think I put this book on too high a pedestal, I did not get the buzz I expected. But did I love the story? Definitely YES! But I will read it again some day soon-ish!
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to say i have high expectations for this one would be putting it mildly...more
An inspiring story about love, loss, friendship and sisterhood. I really loved and enjoyed the story. The characters were amazing and lovable4.5 stars
An inspiring story about love, loss, friendship and sisterhood. I really loved and enjoyed the story. The characters were amazing and lovable, the plot was great and the narrator did an excellent job.
Story Rating: 4.5 stars Narrator: Adenrele Ojo Narration Rating: 5 stars
Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for the ALC...more
I absolutely loved it. I knew I had to read this the moment I came upon the blurb and it delivered. The story was phenomenal and had me in chokehold aI absolutely loved it. I knew I had to read this the moment I came upon the blurb and it delivered. The story was phenomenal and had me in chokehold and took me on an emotional rollercoaster from the get go with amazing characters I love to hate. Leona was my absolute favorite. Loved her to death. Fiona and Mavis, I had a love hate relationship with because they got on my nerves all the time lol.
As a black historical fiction it was emotionally difficult to read at times with elements of racism and segregation at the core of the story.
My favorite part of this story was the bond between Leona and Fiona. A sisterly bond that transcends all.
This was my first read by this author and it definitely won’t be my last.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC...more
3.5 stars I don’t know what I expected when I picked this up but never did I think i would get this bored. As important and powerful as the subject ma3.5 stars I don’t know what I expected when I picked this up but never did I think i would get this bored. As important and powerful as the subject matter of this book is, the storyteller left a lot to be desired. ...more
This was a big disappointment. It was messy(not the fun kind) and really hard to read. The story didn’t flow well, the characters were unlikable and bThis was a big disappointment. It was messy(not the fun kind) and really hard to read. The story didn’t flow well, the characters were unlikable and borderline annoying. The only reason I managed to get through and not DNF was because it was an ARC *sigh*
This book ripped my heart apart. It was gut wrenchingly emotional, poignant, and beautifully written. A thought provoked story about family, motherhoodThis book ripped my heart apart. It was gut wrenchingly emotional, poignant, and beautifully written. A thought provoked story about family, motherhood, racism, grief, trauma, healing and finding one's true self in the face of all the injustices in the world.
"And, unlike my parents before me, I’ll tell our stories. Let this child make sense of them as best she can. I’ll lay it all out—the good, the messy, the horrible, my whole damn life, and theirs—as much as I know of it. Everything we’ve been trying so hard to forget when, most likely, what we needed was to remember.”
Charlene Carr did a phenomenal job telling this story.....a story that will stay with me for a very long time to come.
“As long as yuh alive,” she says, “in every bad, if yuh wait, if yuh look, eventually yuh see a good. A good that wouldn’t have happened if not for the bad. Some lesson, some joy, some somet’ing. It doesn’t mean yuh happy de bad t’ing happened but yuh happy for de good t’ing. Yuh hold on to dat. Yuh be thankful. Holding de good.”
Thanks to Welbeck Publishing UK and NetGalley for the ARC...more
Whew these some of the most unlike characters I’ve come across. FMC kept making one dumb decision after the other and never held accountable. Instead Whew these some of the most unlike characters I’ve come across. FMC kept making one dumb decision after the other and never held accountable. Instead everyone kept infantilizing her smh. Then we have the MMC who was an asshole not the even the fun kind from the get go.
Although the characters were unlikely, the story itself was actually a little decent for the most part. The ending felt a little rushed which I’m guessing is because there’s a book two and I’d definitely be reading that ...more
What a great novella collection. Loved it! Especially Quinn’s story…loved her determination and resilience. I hope Kennedy Ryan expands on these storiWhat a great novella collection. Loved it! Especially Quinn’s story…loved her determination and resilience. I hope Kennedy Ryan expands on these stories someday. ...more
I had no business reading this book. I picked this up knowing this wasn’t my kinda of read and unsurprisingly, I did not enjoy it. Honestly, I was conI had no business reading this book. I picked this up knowing this wasn’t my kinda of read and unsurprisingly, I did not enjoy it. Honestly, I was confused from beginning to end ...more
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